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Skanger

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Skanger or scanger (skɑŋəɹ) ) is a derogatory term for a member of a working-class youth subculture group in Ireland, similar to the chav in the United Kingdom.

The stereotypical skanger is said to wear a tracksuit, gold jewellery, a replica football shirt, athletic shoes, tattoos, fake Burberry caps, piercings, is from a working class area, and speaks with a marked working-class accent. Male skangers tend to have cropped (commonly bleached) haircuts and drive cars with loud sound and exhaust systems and can be called boy racers due to their tendency to drive at speed. Pyjamas, bleached-blonde hair and large hoop earrings are popular with howiyas (females). Skangers have a reputation for anti-social behaviour.

Depictions in popular culture

Colin Farrell's character in the movie Intermission.
Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, the satirical stereotype created by journalist Paul Howard, often encounters skangers, whom he also refers to as "skobies".